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Ms. Trecho from Washington DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Healthy Snacks and Hygiene Kit for School Reopening

Help me give my students healthy snacks and hygiene kit items during our school reopening.

  • $5,790 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are exposed to several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning, knowing that in the future I will be needing their art skills, problem-solving skills, engineering and math skills, and science and discovery skills that will help our community combat any challenges.

Help me provide healthy snacks and hygiene items for our students during winter school reopening.

They like to move, they love to read, and they love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single-parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical."

From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives; however, I can certainly control their experience in school.

My Project

Students who eat healthier food or snacks in between the school hours perform better. Healthy students get better grades, attend school more often, and behave better in class. We now know that making time for nutrition in school or home is not a break from academics; it’s an investment in higher academic performance.

My extraordinary students need disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, hygiene kits, and access to healthy snacks in between the academic hours during virtual learning in order to reach their full potential.

There is pretty solid evidence that children, who are hungry are not able to focus, so they have a low attention span, behavioral issues, discipline issues. Having children who are well-fed and not hungry makes a difference in their individual performance and also how much they are contributing or disrupting the learning situation. Extra nutritious snacks are critical for a child's brain and for concentration and learning. With your extraordinary advocacy and help, we will help each student combat the learning gap and helping them to stay healthy amidst the challenges.

Ms. Trecho
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, 2 Fluid Ounce Bottles (Pack of 48), 96 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $51.80 15 $777.00
Dove Beauty Bar Gently Cleanses and Nourishes Sensitive Skin Effectively Washes Away Bacteria While Nourishing Your Skin, 3.75 oz, 16 Bars • Amazon Business $14.84 30 $445.20
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar To Clean and Hydrate Skin Deep Clean Body and Facial Cleanser More Moisturizing Than Bar Soap 3.75 oz 20 Bars • Amazon Business $21.82 20 $436.40
Secret Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women, Shower Fresh Scent, Invisible Solid, 2.6 Oz Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $18.33 20 $366.60
Pantene, Shampoo, Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal for Dry Hair, 25.4 Fl Oz, Twin Pack • Amazon Business $11.47 30 $344.10
Dove Men+Care Antiperspirant Deodorant 48-Hour Wetness Protection Clean Comfort Non-Irritant Deodorant for Men 2.7 oz, 4 Count (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $12.81 20 $256.20
Always Radiant Feminine Pads for Women, Size 2, 78 Count, Heavy Flow Absorbency, with Flexfoam Wings, Light Clean Scent, 26 Count, Pack of 3 - 78 Count Total) • Amazon Business $14.03 15 $210.45
Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Teeth Whitening Enamel Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, to Reharden and Strengthen Enamel, Alpine Breeze - 4 Ounces (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $13.28 15 $199.20
Colgate Kids Toothpaste with Anticavity Fluoride, Trolls - 4.6 ounces (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.47 15 $187.05
Colgate Plus Soft Toothbrushes with Tongue Cleaner, 6 Count • Amazon Business $12.15 15 $182.25
Colgate 360 Optic White Whitening Toothbrush, Soft - 4 Count • Amazon Business $6.82 25 $170.50
Quaker Rice Crisps, Gluten Free, 4 Flavor Sweet and Savory Variety Mix, Single Serve 0.67oz, 30 count • Amazon Business $15.99 10 $159.90
Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $15.66 10 $156.60
Stesa Kids Toothbrush - 5 Pack - Soft Bristles, BPA Free, Suction Cup for Fun Storage, Dust Covers Included - Boys and Girls Toddler Toothbrush - Age 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 15 $149.85
Tom's of Maine Anticavity Fluoride Children's Toothpaste, Kids Toothpaste, Natural Toothpaste, Outrageous Orange-Mango, 5.1 Ounce, 3-Pack • Amazon Business $14.97 10 $149.70
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.25 15 $93.75

Materials cost

$4,284.75

Vendor shipping charges

$284.70

Sales tax

$257.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$64.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,920.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$868.38

Total project goal

$5,789.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$5,789.18

10 Donors

-$2,626.15

Donations toward project cost

-$2,471.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$154.50

match offer

-$2,881.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,449.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$432.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$281.67

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$0.00

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